![]() ![]() StorytellingĪnother theme pursued with not quite as much vigor, but perhaps a bit more subtlety is the idea that identity is inherently based upon telling the story of that identity. The crux of this decision is, as always, how much is one willing or expected to give up of their native cultural identity in order to conform to the conventions of the adopted identity. Some characters eagerly seek to blend into the new dynamics of Australian culture while others vehemently reject it. More precisely, it situates the consequences of this theme into a Hamletesque query: to assimilate or not assimilate, that is the question. If the book can assertively be said to be about one theme above all others-or about one theme which all others connect back to-it is the idea of cultural assimilation. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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